Author Archive for: jaydhellis

About Jay D. Hellis

Before trying to build a fictional universe to rival Marvel and DC, Jay D. Hellis was engrossed in anything fantasy or science-fiction based. His influences include Stephen King, Neil Gaiman, Terry Pratchett and Philip K. Dick, which likely explains why it’s so difficult to pin down an exact genre to his works. Jay D Hellis’ universe is multi-layered – the more you read, the more you can peel and take away with you. Each of his published works are tied together, though the strands could be at either end of a very large rope. He has had several short stories published including “Even Souls Sleep” (found and The Worlds of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Vol 3) and “The Sad Tale of Wooden Annie” which won the runner up for NatCon 2016’s emerging writer’s contest. He is looking forward to releasing his first novel, The Bard and the Glass Sea in the near future.

Entries by Jay D. Hellis

Laurence, known as Laurie to his friends, but otherwise Laurence to everyone else, drops the dented suitcase on the counter top. Dallas stands opposite him and coughs at the dust that sifts through the air. He never removes his eyes from Laurence’s. The day is long. It’s hot. Both men are parched for completely opposite reasons. The temperature in the room hangs around like a third party to a two-way deal. Neither blink. Both men fail to see that this ritual extends beyond mere formality. “Does it open?” Dallas asks. He allows a glance down at the goods that likely...

* * *

To read the full story, join today for just $1 a month or $10 per year!

Issues and Volumes

Submissions

We welcome story submissions from around the globe (please refer to our submissions guidelines), and we look forward to publishing your brilliant and astounding Science Fiction to a worldwide readership.